LEARN/CREATE (MT)

NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

8:00 am

The Woodwright's Shop"The Shaker Bend"
What made these American communal craftsmen tick? From their furniture to their bentwood boxes, the Shakers may be our most modern artisans. D

8:30 am

Woodsmith Shop"Top Shop Tips"
Make woodworking faster, safer, and more accurate with some of our favorite shop tips, tools, and techniques from the pages of Woodsmith magazine. D

9:00 am

The Victory Garden"Trends: Get on the Cutting Edge of Your Garden with these innovative ideas"
Host Jamie Durie picks plants that can cope with pollution for city gardens. Co-host Sissy Biggers learns about how to choose art for a garden space.G

9:30 am

For Your Home"Wall, Floors and Appliances"
It's a big day at Vicki's house. She finally has walls. All the rough-in trades have completed their work. D

Mexico -- One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless"Bringing Oaxaca Home"
The once unknown state of Oaxaca, Mexico's fifth largest, is now on the knowing traveler's hit list. Its capital is one of Mexico's most enjoyable colonial cities. By day, people relax at plaza-front sidewalk cafes beneath shady arches and take in the slow-motion scene, reflecting the best of old Mexico. D

12:00 pm

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish"La Cartera (The Wallet)"
This episode introduces words for common articles of clothing. Most of the episode is devoted to Spanish conversation dealing with Raquel's arrival in Madrid.G

12:30 pm

Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish"El Encuentro (The Encounter)"
In this episode, the program format begins to become more regular, while most of the dialogue is in conversational Spanish.G

1:00 pm

Looking at Learning....Again Part 1"The International Picture"
This workshop offers an opportunity to investigate various aspects of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), other than the test scores themselves. Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology William Schmidt presents differences in curricula, textbooks, and teaching practices around the world, and a group of community members discuss how the TIMSS results reflect societal and cultural values. D

2:00 pm

Unfinished Nation"The Progressive Era"
Causes and varieties of progressive reform efforts in late 19th and early 20th centuries. Settlement house movement. Women seeking professional status and the vote. Efforts to combat government corruption. African Americans and reform; the Temperance crusade and prohibition; immigration concerns. Socialist efforts; the Industrial Workers of the World. Attempts to regulate big business.G

2:30 pm

Unfinished Nation"Warrior to Priest - Presidents of the Early 1900s"
Theodore Roosevelt, the "accidental" president, in perspective. His relationship with the press, big business and reform efforts, conservation, his own political party. Contrast of Taft's style and tenure in office. Progressive Roosevelt challenges both Taft and Wilson in 1912. Wilson solidifies presidential power, walks path between Progressive and Democratic ideals. Foreign policy highlights of the three administrations.G

3:00 pm

Discovering Psychology - Updated Edition"Remembering and Forgetting"
Takes a look at the complex process called memory: how images, ideas, language, even physical actions, sounds, and smells are translated into codes, represented in memory and retrieved when needed.G

DragonflyTV"Minneapolis & Saint Paul"
Inspired by the IMAX movie Stomp, Maxine and Hannah create their own musical instruments at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Rylee, who uses a myoelectric prosthetic arm, heads to The Bakken Museum to explore how the electrical signals in her body help her arm function. And, in the Grossest Segment Ever!, Paige and Nick check out the "Animal Grossology" exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota before investigating how animals depend on their sense of smell at the Minnesota Zoo. D

4:30 pm

Biz Kid$"Financial Institutions - All The Same?"
You can have a savings account in one place, a checking account in another, and you can even bank online. Learn about the services offered by different institutions, including investment houses, stock exchanges, payday loan companies, and more. Visit New York City to see how fashion and finance mix. D

5:00 pm

Wishbone"Shakespaw"
This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures intheir hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger hi s imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, David tries to ramain calm at the center of the storm when problems plague his direction of The Temptest, by William Shakespeare. D

5:30 pm

Cyberchase"Codename: Icky"
(topic: Codes) - In the watery depths of cybersite Aquari-yum, the kids and Hacker go in search of a giant cyber-slug, who feeds on pure energy. The kids and Digit travel underwater in two separate vessels, but Hacker has a listening device that taps into their communications system, allowing him to overhear their plans - and track every move they make. The kids outsmart Hacker by devising a series of codes so they can send messages back and forth in secret - even though Hacker can hear what they're saying. D

Chef's Life"A Road Trip for Rice"
Vivian travels to Columbia, South Carolina, to meet with Glenn Roberts of Anson Mills and learns about Carolina heirloom rice growing in fields on the Savannah River. Glenn explains Anson Mills' efforts to save heirloom grains and discusses the importance of ingredient biodiversity. Glenn's passion inspires Vivian to host a "rice dinner" at Chef & the Farmer, where each course centers around this grain. D

8:00 pm

The Woodwright's Shop"The Shaker Bend"
What made these American communal craftsmen tick? From their furniture to their bentwood boxes, the Shakers may be our most modern artisans. D

8:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe"Galicia and the Camino De Santiago"
Rick follows a centuries-old pilgrim trail, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in Spain's northwest corner. He stops in Pamplona for the running of the bulls and dives into the unique Celtic culture of Galicia where Riverdance meets flamenco.G

9:00 pm

Burt Wolf: Travels & Traditions"St. Gallen, Switzerland"
The eastern part of Switzerland is one of the best-kept secrets in European travel. It is picturesque, un-crowded and has one of the most interesting Baroque abbeys in the world. Burt takes viewers on a tour of the town of St. D

America's Test Kitchen from Cook's Illustrated"Turkey on the Grill"
Test cook Bridget Lancaster shows host Christopher Kimball how to make a Simple Grill-Roasted Turkey and serves it with Cranberry Chutney. Next, Chris reveals the Test Kitchen's best tips for taking the temperature of a turkey. Then, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for All Purpose Cleaners in the Equipment Corner. D

Rick Steves' Europe"Galicia and the Camino De Santiago"
Rick follows a centuries-old pilgrim trail, from the French border to Santiago de Compostela in Spain's northwest corner. He stops in Pamplona for the running of the bulls and dives into the unique Celtic culture of Galicia where Riverdance meets flamenco.G